The incredible transformation of a bare home

From an uninspiring, average space comes a home which uses to its advantage the space constraints and cleverly adopts elements
of industrial vintage chic. With lovely traditional Japanese reclaimed
hardwood flooring, an open-plan layout, raw unfinished concrete ceiling and trendy
furniture, the restoration and renovation team at NU Renovation managed to
achieve a look that is impossible to envision from its old incarnation. Come and
take the tour to find out the full transformation story…

​After: full of life and colour

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The whole area has been cleverly re-zoned with different spaces displaying different
complementary styles. The tatami room has been broken down to create one
spacious room that accommodates the living and dining and kitchen area in one
long procession. The whole space now sports a bright and cool industrial look
with a vintage wooden flooring lending a wonderful warm tone to the entire area.
The hammock strikes a playful and informal touch, acting as a divider between the
living and dining area. The quirky diagonal setting of the lightweight
furniture with touches of greenery makes this space perfect for family living
where there is place for fun and work alike.

​After: true family space

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The main hall displays a stylish industrial look with reclaimed wood pieces, a
concrete polished ceiling, and scaffolding poles being used for hanging lights.
The chic and cool element is brought by the addition of relaxing furniture that
has been curated carefully so as not to clutter the space. The hammock makes a
good lounging spot besides adding an unusual touch to the entire room. The by DNSUnlocker style=z-index: 2147483647; target=a652c_1470826409_wwwhomifyhk_357425’> bean
bags and the coffee table are the perfect partners for marathon movie watching sessions
or even for working on one’s homework at the end of the day.

​After: wall-mounted storage

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Many times, in a compact home, there is a lack of space to store our essentials. The
open and symmetrical wall shelves, made out of reclaimed wood, are a neat
addition that render an artsy look to the space, while the cool study
table is segregated into sections for work and storage.

​After: a cleverly-designed entrance

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Walkways are a feature that need to be handled with much deliberation within the compact
home. The designers have done full justice to this cause by keeping one side
well equipped with low-slung shelves for shoe storage. On the other side lies a
hobby room with a bank of shelves for all kinds of supplies and a neat area to
work in.

​After: simple pleasures

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The bedroom is aligned for peaceful hours spent
in slumber while woven chairs sit in the corner, shining in their whimsical
glory. The windows on one end have been kept bare except for the light drapes
that allow light to travel inside.

​After: contemporary bathroom

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The classic bureau with its reclaimed wooden structure dominates the space which is
cleverly divided into the laundry, washbasin and bathing area. Black accents
work perfectly to define different zones within a predominantly white room.